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redrew one of the panels of chapter 97 because it spoke to me Shirahama really gave us all the pathetic Easthies this chapter
Olruggio NSFW Alphabet
note: i've gotten quite a few requests for some olruggio nsfw headcanons after my posts about qifrey and i am more than happy to oblige! if you would like to read the qifrey version, you can check it out below
Qifrey NSFW Alphabet
18+ mdni !!
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A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)
aftercare is a must for him, its laidback but very sweet
lots of forehead kisses, nuzzling into his partner’s neck, playing with their hair, etc.
very doting, he will get them literally anything they request
hell, tell him you want a spell for any reason and he’ll whip one up right then and there
he also enjoys showering together — thoroughly shampoos his partner’s hair for them and kisses their shoulder to let them know when to rinse
nice and warm when curled up together in bed afterwards — sometimes too warm because of how hot he runs
B = Body part (their favorite body part of their partner’s)
if they asked, he’d say every single part of them and he truly means it
but particularly has a weakness for his partner’s hands and back
will take their hand and kiss each individual knuckle before intertwining it in his own
he especially likes the dimples at the small of his partner’s back — gets his heart racing if they happen to peek out from the hem of their clothes during the day
they’re also the perfect place for his thumbs to rest when holding on to their hips and rutting into them from behind; like they were made especially for him
C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)
kinda vulgar but when he comes, there’s a LOT
likes to do it either on his partner’s stomach or inside of them if they so choose
what drips, he’ll either clean with his mouth or catch with his finger and taste just to watch his partner’s reaction
D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)
had a wet dream about his partner before they got together and proceeded to keep a dream journal after in hopes of being able to recreate it
lacy undergarments/lingerie are so enticing and sexy to him that he’s not even opposed when his partner jokes that he should be the one to put it on next time instead LOL
E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)
like his work as an artisan, sex is a craft that he intends to master and improve with each partner
has a decent amount of experience — definitely had his small share of one night stands of multiple varieties while doing commissions in Kalhn/the Great Hall
sometimes a man just needs a pick me up
but much prefers sex with a devoted partner — it never gets old, each time is like the very first to him
will ask for feedback, very big on honest communication
still might tease his partner (lovingly ofc) when they share some of their more private fantasies
“wow, didn’t take you for such a deviant, love”
F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)
he’s rather straightforward with positions
prefers doggie, missionary/mixed missionary, cowgirl
also enjoys mutual masturbation/frotting
G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)
very passionate and can definitely be a little silly, more in a playful/teasing way
ex. if he does something that elicits a particularly enthusiastic moan/reaction from his partner he will point it out
“seems someone enjoyed that, hm?”
he keeps it playful but is secretly very smug when he makes his partner feel good
H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)
clean but scruffy
shaves when he remembers to, which is not all that often
isn’t too worried about it unless his partner prefers it a certain way
on a related note, when his head is between his partner’s legs, he uses his facial hair to his advantage — likes seeing his partner shiver when brushing up against the sensitive skin there
I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)
despite his gruff exterior, he’s quite the romantic
like candles and rose petals on the bed kind of romantic — probably would do his own version of it though
ex. he’d create a galaxy of stars to hang above the bed, or he’d get his partner’s favorite flowers and put seals on each petal so they never wilt
a certified loverboy, like borderline reverent — shows it more through actions than words though
he’s just in awe of his partner’s beauty and the fact that he gets to have them like this all to himself
results in lots of sweet nothings falling from his lips when he’s inside his partner or vice versa
J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)
tends to overwork himself so he doesn’t have the energy to do it that often
he also just prefers sex/masturbation with his partner
when he is desperate and his hands aren’t enough, he ends up rutting himself against the sheets — dripping and aching, wishing his partner were there to help him find relief instead
K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)
already listed a few but here’s some more: handcuffs/light bondage, praise, worship, edging, roleplay, sub/dom dynamic
he is a switch through and through, whether he is leaning dominant or submissive changes by the day — sometimes even by the hour
when in charge, he’s a service dom with soft dom tendencies
when more submissive, he’s either bratty or very obedient — no in between
can also get a tad primal if he’s especially pent up
enjoys a sprinkle of humiliation/desperation from him/his partner here and there as well
L = Location (favorite places to do the do)
he’s a homebody, so usually prefers doing it there
his partner might visit him in his workshop and offer to help him blow off some steam, so he will on occasion take them there too
referencing his more primal side, he might also enjoy doing it outdoors
ex. off a path in the woods or under a tree in a meadow (so long as they are far away from anyone who might see)
M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)
intelligence is a biggg turn on for him
like if his partner comes up with a solution for a new contraption he’s been stuck on that he hadn’t even considered, he will thank them with a heated kiss and promise to show them how grateful he is later, if you know what i mean
also very into tights/stockings/garters/chokers/ties
especially if his partner is wearing any of the above and nothing else
tends to get hot and bothered by his partner sitting in his lap or vice versa
its the same reason him and his partner always end up having sex when they were only cuddling a few minutes ago — they just can't help themselves
N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)
nothing dangerous or at risk of compromising anyone’s health
and there should be zero pressure regarding sex from him or his partner — that is a hard line not to be crossed for him
O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)
likes to taste his partner, its rare he takes them to bed without doing so
prides himself in his ability to read his partner’s body and give them what they need in the moment
ex. can tell if he needs to go slower/faster or harder/lighter, and what areas he should focus his ministrations without his partner having to say it
will look up at his partner with those big, twinkly eyes while taking them in his mouth just to feel them twitch between his lips or throb under his tongue
also loves feeling his partner’s mouth on him literally anywhere — wrapped around his cock, up his abdomen, across his chest, behind his ear, on his back/shoulders/neck
P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)
a mix of all of the above, usually switches between different paces and strengths depending on what his partner is craving
his signature though is slow, deep thrusts that have them mewling and clawing at the sheets
he’s sure to never be too rough with his partner as he’s concerned about hurting them, even if they ask for it
and they say chivalry is dead
however, his partner can be as rough as they want with him — he won't complain
Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)
down for a quickie on occasion — especially because of how busy he is, sometimes its a necessity
although he doesn’t like making a habit of it because it can feel a bit objectifying
plus nothing truly beats having his partner all to himself, with the time and privacy to do all the new tricks he’s been thinking up since the last time he took them to bed
R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)
risk in the sense of experimentation — absolutely
risk in the sense of something hazardous to ones health or livelihood — absolutely not
S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)
completely depends on how overworked he is
usually is good for at least two rounds — on rare occasion three if he’s especially well rested
can hold out on coming for as long as needed though, which does come in handy
T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves)
oh yeah, has utilized them in the past and will utilize them again
uses them both on his partner and himself, sometimes simultaneously
he keeps a private journal dedicated to seals he creates for different contraptions and what type of stimulation they produce
notes which ones are best suited to different moods/activities, which ones he prefers vs. his partner, etc.
also always keeps a pair of cooling rings on for when things get too steamy or when wanting to tease or soothe the parts of his partner’s body he just licked/kissed/bit
U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)
finds himself on the receiving end of teasing more than the other way around
he is only a man at the end of the day — a rather weak one at that
all it takes is a small kiss pressed to his neck or a few words whispered in his ear and he’s flatlining
his turn to tease usually comes during the sex itself — either by getting his partner riled up or making them plead for more
ex. sometimes won’t move after first sinking fully into them, just presses softly on their stomach to hear them whine sweetly
V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)
makes a lot of noises but isn’t super loud if that makes sense
lots of groaning, grunting, breathy moans, etc.
will whimper when he’s close
W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)
very good kisser, but usually lets his partner take the lead and follows diligently
speaking of, he does this thing where he will kiss the outer corner of his partner’s eye — like when it crinkles while they’re smiling fondly at him, or when in bed and their expression tightens from pleasure
X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)
just slightly above average in both girth and length
curved with pretty veins running along the side
tip is extra sensitive
i’ll let you imagine the rest
Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)
on the slightly higher side of average
tends to suppress his libido because of work and his frequent need to catch up on sleep
noticeably needier when spending more time around his partner though
Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)
so long as his partner is content, he is out cold almost immediately following aftercare
its much easier for him to sleep when with his partner — he can let his protective guard down knowing they are right there in his arms
Since we got Qifrey can you do Olly next💖
Olruggio SFW & NSFW Relationship Headcannons
🍓I did it. A day late, but I did it. Congratulations on your anime debut Olruggio. Your English voice makes me weak in my knees and wet in my panties, but whatever. There's like no Olly content on here or on Ao3, and I think that's such a shame because this ugly Englishman is so fucking fine and appreciating his ass is an art form. Please God, enjoy this, I beg of thee. I stressed about these more than I should have.
TW: Breeding kink (yes, even if you can't get pregnant); voyeurism; exhibitionism; Orufrey tension, so thick, and I'm not sorry; Choking; rough sex; mostly edited?; MDNI below the cut
Word Count: 5.5k
SFW
-Olruggio likes to give the impression that he’s a recluse, a total shut-in only focused on his work with no need for deeper connections. I mean, how else would he have been so successful if he wasn’t focused on his work?
-He’s the biggest fake idgafer ever.
-Olruggio is probably one of the biggest social butterflies you’ll ever meet. You just have to meet him when he’s either A) not preoccupied with a commission or B) has had a full night's rest. If you meet either of these conditions, he’ll probably be pretty amicable, if not friendly.
-Or you could just, like, get him drunk. Alcohol usually works wonders for his mood when he gets to it.
-Despite the prickly exterior he has, Olly’s actually a total sweetheart on the inside. How else would he be able to put up with Qifrey’s bullshit, or handle four girls that aren’t technically his responsibility with a smile still on his face?
-What makes him so closed off, really, is that he’s just passionate about what he does. He loves to create magic, loves to help people, and when he gets to, he just loses himself in it. Forgetting to eat, forgetting to sleep, just focused on doing what he loves more than anything.
-His selflessness is both something to be desired and chided.
-Still, it makes him difficult to approach. Even in adulthood, Olruggio is a genius with magic. The prodigal son of Ghodrey, a bright, blinding star in the sky that might make you hesitate to reach out and touch it.
-Stars burn, vaporize. But Olly’s warmth is approachable; closed off as he may be, he can’t stop the kindness he has in his heart from showing.
-Olruggio’s philosophy seems to be if it will happen, let it happen, so long as it doesn’t hurt.
-In the world of romance, the same applies. He’s not the type to open his arms and herd you into them, or serenade you to win you over. But he lets you approach, and that is a sign in and of itself.
-He’s got a complicated relationship with loving and being loved. He’s used to being adored for what he can offer, for the abilities he has; it's always been that way since he was young… but loved for just being Olruggio? Well, there’s really only one person who's done that, and that person is always just out of his reach.
-It’s not as though he’s hung up on what people think of him; he couldn’t care less about those kinds of things, but he… he wants more genuine connections. Connections that are reciprocated without a canyon carved between them, one he has no idea how to cross.
-He hesitates at the idea of forming one, though, because it’s not Qifrey. Somehow, it feels like a betrayal of his long-time friend to be branching out a little. But you’re just so… wonderful.
-You don’t leave him nervous or stammering or lost for words, but you do so much more. You make him smile. You appreciate the warmth he has to offer only for the warmth.
-For the first time in his life, he has to consider that, maybe, being a shut-in has held him back from meeting good people. People like you, who leave him breathless just by being nearby. A… peaceful distraction.
-It’s strange to feel any type of way about anyone who wasn’t Qifrey, but it’s not a terrible feeling at all. You’re bright, just like everyone says you are, but he can really see the way you shine. The sparkle in your eye, the wideness of your grin, the crinkles from your smile. If this is what people see when they think of him, he understands why they’re so obsessed.
-The light you offer is nice. Really nice, warm, and comforting to his tired mind, but he still won’t reach out for it. It’s not his to reach for, and besides, he’s done enough reaching for the unobtainable… if the gentle caress of your sunshine is for him, then it will reach him when it does. No need to force things to a conclusion that simply won’t fit.
-Everything falls into place with him. It is so simple in comparison to Qifrey. While they have the same tendency to sit by the side and wait, Olruggio is more receptive to your kindness.
-He finds himself happy to reciprocate your heartfelt deeds, only for the fact that you smile at him for doing so. The soft ‘thank you’ that you offer is enough to leave him energized for weeks on end, replaying the plain words over and over in his head until it’s all he can think about.
-And, he should be more freaked out about that fact. He should be worried that he’s become so smitten with you. What, with his personality and his work and his responsibilities to Qifrey and the Atelier?
-His guilt for falling in love with you – love? Yes, that’s right, he does love you.
-All of this should make him so unsettled and uneasy, but there’s something beautiful in the simplicity of it all.
-He is allowed to love you, openly, gently, as any regular man could. No secrets, no uncrossable chasm. Just you and him. He and you.
-He’s not good with words, but he doesn’t need to say anything for you to know. You just know, and gods is he endlessly grateful for that.
-One day you aren’t lovers, and the next you are. Both of you know it.
-It’s in the way Olruggio simply does for you without being asked. He spends sleepless nights working on solutions for things that trouble you, presenting the new spells catered to your liking as if they are completely regular things.
-He’ll sit with you quietly when you cannot sleep – not that he could either – and allow you comfort in his presence because it is the least he can do.
-It’s how he’ll say things, sweet things, as if they are little more than observations. How much he appreciates your smile, the way your voice sounds like a melody, or how much he enjoys the magic you create – simple or not, your lines are like little marks of perfection in his eyes.
-He fusses, as well. Always worried about you and your well-being, no matter how hypocritical that is coming from him.
-When you are cold, you will find yourself quickly warmed up in front of a fire with a cup of herbal tea, to ensure you do not catch a cold. If you come back from a commission drenched and dirty, he will dry and bathe you – no arguments allowed. You will catch your death if he does not help you out (not true), so just behave a little for him.
-I suppose that also brings up the fact that Olruggio is fond of nakedness, between the two of you, of course. Non-sexual intimacy is something he holds dear to his heart.
-Knowing in his mind that you trust him so much as to be bare around him makes his heart flutter. Many men in the world would take advantage of trust, but you know he wouldn’t. And he knows you wouldn’t either.
-To touch your skin, solely for the act of touching, not to derive pleasure, makes his head light and airy. To clean and care for one another is an act so impossibly bonding, he’s unsure how he went so long in his life without it.
-Of course, what is so precious about it all is that it’s reciprocated the whole way through. Whatever Olruggio does for you, you are allowed to do for him. Not expected, but appreciated.
-When you do something kind for him, just for the sake of doing it, he’s surprised. Yet, he doesn’t comment on it. He’s only happy to take what he is given, and what you give is a love he hasn’t been afforded before.
-Excuse him, though, if he begins to come off as greedy. After so long neglecting his own emotional and physical needs, he’s hungry for what you give him.
-He would never demand, but he will take until you stop him when it comes to the more physical aspects of your affection.
-You might not expect him to be so physical, and he isn’t to start. He’s reserved when you first begin to get into things together, but the more you grow into one another, the more he opens himself up to touches and things like that.
-Now, he rarely does these things in public – though, if you’re at a party with him (drunk or not), he’s quite the affectionate man – but private, he’s practically glued to you.
-He respects your space and autonomy, but he can respect it with you pressed into his side, alright?
-You’ll often find that a short hug will become you beneath his arm, working separately but together. Or a quick kiss turns into a messy makeout session because he simply cannot get enough of you. And worse yet, when you call him out on it, he smiles and laughs all shyly as though he were innocent!
-Sometimes, he might even find himself pinching your rear, solely because he likes hearing you squeak and curse at him for it.
-It’s pleasing to have someone with whom he can be a bit mischievous. Never anything harmful, but enough to get you wagging your finger at him. And trust me, he so loves when you tell him off – even when he’s actually in trouble.
-Not having to be the responsible one is a relief only you can afford him. Won’t you?
-He’s a rascal even in his older years, but that’s what you love about him. Your idiotic, romantic Olruggio.
-Ah, but he does not consider himself romantic; heavens, he believes he’s more of an oaf than a romantic.
-To him, these things he does aren’t romantic; they’re just what he should do. Because he loves you, and because you deserve it.
-And, it’s not as though he isn’t aware of the special treatment he gives you. He’s as bright as he was when he was young, but he only sees it as something you are deserving of. Not only as his partner, but as his dear friend.
-Speaking of dear friend, shall we address the Qifrey-shaped elephant in the room?
-As implied, Olruggio’s relationship with Qifrey is complex. The two of them mean the world to each other, and you simply cannot have one without the other (quite literally, thank you for the tears, Master Qifrey).
-Qifrey has always, and seemingly will always be, an unreachable object for Olruggio that he so desperately wants to grasp onto. Yet, he cannot. And he cannot figure out or remember why this is.
-He worries that it will be an obstacle to loving him, which is part of why he avoided being in love with anyone else (else huh?) for so long. Yet… you understand.
-He believes he’s truly found a saint, because the strangeness in the air whenever Qifrey is around should make you turn and run for the hills, but you do not. You stay, and you smile, and you tell him that it is okay.
-You also love Qifrey, maybe not in the same way, or maybe exactly as he does, but you understand where he is coming from. You make a connection with Olruggio’s longest friend, not for his sake, but because you want to.
-Like with Olruggio, being friends with Qifrey feels natural. There isn’t a strain on either end, and Qifrey welcomes you into their lives with open arms and a warm heart.
-There is an indescribable tension in him that you nor Olruggio can place, but Qifrey is kind, and he is good at pretending.
-It’s not as though you need Qifrey to like or approve of you (though his not liking you would cause quite a bit of strain on all parties), but it is nice. Qifrey is pleasant to befriend, and there is the added bonus of being allowed to eat his cooking whenever you please. (As Olruggio’s partner and an addition to the Atelier, it is Qifrey’s job to ensure you are happy and well fed, of course.)
-In addition to Qifrey, there are his apprentices. Four little girls whom Olly likes to pretend he doesn’t enjoy being responsible for, but he does. He loves those four girls like life itself, even when he tries hard to disconnect from them.
-Those same girls come to adore you as well, being that you’re a fairly constant presence in their lives. Whether you act as a third teacher or not (though you most likely do), you’ll find yourself spending a lot of time with them when Olruggio is busy.
-They’ll ask you questions about your relationship with their watchful eye, curious and nosy as any children might be. Indulge them a little, exaggerate different details to get them to giggle and chatter, and you’ll find yourself having fun when Olruggio accuses you of spreading lies about your relationship.
-You cause him trouble when those girls pester him for details now, because when he won’t give an answer, they know you will.
-You’ll have him complaining to you about keeping your private life private, but honestly? He wouldn’t have it any other way.
-There is something so comforting about how easily you’ve slotted into his life, how all the people that matter to him have accepted you with open arms and loving gazes. He’s lucky to have this little life with you; he only hopes the two of you can keep it up for the rest of it.
-Now, as for more general details… Olruggio is a fairly simple man.
-His love languages (unsurprisingly) align similarly to Qifrey’s love languages, though Olruggio is more willing to share these with you, and he doesn’t hold himself back unless you seem to dislike them.
-Firstly, as I think has been made clear, Olly is big on physicality.
-I think, maybe, people might disagree with me on this one, but I truly do believe that he’s someone who craves touch from his partner. People from Godhrey weren’t all that “affectionate”, but closeness is valued in the cold climate there. In the great hall, and with people like Qifrey, touch is a rarity.
-He gets some kind of affection from the four girls on occasion, but you are the permanent outlet through which he can seek comfort without judgment.
-See, when you hold him, it is an instant melt into your arms. He doesn’t hesitate to lean into you and allow himself to soak in your warmth, because he knows that it is his to take in.
-When his energy is low, he goes to you because he knows you will provide, and the same goes for you. Skinship is key to loving Olruggio.
-He is also big on kissing you; whenever he can do so quietly without any interruption, he is convincing you to indulge yourself on his tongue.
-He tastes like a bitter tea, something fruity lying beneath the bitterness as well. Alcoholic, almost, and addictive as the substance as well.
-Another part of his love language is his observance of you. He is as observant as Qifrey, and he’s not afraid to let you know this fact. He knows before you do when you’re getting sick, he knows when you’ve been working for too long, and he knows exactly what you want before you think to want it.
-He’ll pull you away and have you take care of yourself, even doing so himself if he must, because he will not have you falling to pieces when he is right there to stop it.
-He is protective as well, being that he has to be protective by virtue of his position of watchful eye, with you, it's as though it's increased tenfold. He’s always there to step in when you’re in a rough situation, and usually, he’ll stop you from being in said situation before he has to step in to stop it.
-However, in the rare case he isn’t there to help, he’s distraught at his inability to do so. He wants you to lean on him, even if he knows you’re able to handle yourself. Few people he cares for rely on him, so the fact that he can do this thing for you is rewarding.
-He finds himself scolding you more than he probably should, but you worry him immensely. Perhaps he comes off as a mother hen, but he’d rather you know he cares than shut you out entirely.
-He’s a rather odd man to love, but a good one all around. He is balanced and at ease; nothing comes as a strain with Olruggio, even the difficult things, which is what makes him so easy to love, and what makes it so easy for him to love you.
Hello, may I request Qifrey sfw/nsfw (if you feel comfortable w it!)headcannons from WHA?
Love your works a lot 🥹
Qifrey SFW & NSFW Relationship Headcannons
🍓This is the fastest turnaround I have ever had for a request. I genuinely locked in and wrote for six hours straight for him. I also apologize in advance for pretty much implying Orufrey all the time. I also apologize for how I spell Olruggio's name. I've seen a billion different spellings. I think it's right, but if it's wrong, please don't tell me. Anyway, I really fucking love Qifrey so much, I hope that shows, and I hope that the fandom will accept my humble offerings as a simple fledgling in the community.
TW: Allusions to Qifrey's past (it's so non-specific and vague, no point in a spoiler warning); It's a little angsty here and there; NSFW below cut; Blindfolding, sensory play, temperature play, breeding mention, roleplay; Some toxic behaviors (understandable with the context of his backstory, whatever); Qifrey and Olruggio gay(?); You have to understand that there are a lot of references to Orufrey, you have to let me have my yaoi
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SFW
-It’s hard to define Qifrey as a person. You could say he’s gentle, soft spoken, warm, and a bit silly at times. Yet, you could also call him conniving, distrustful, cold, and isolative. He’s a collection of rather difficult things that clash and fight all the time, but at his core, Qifrey is someone who tries.
-Despite his negativities, he loves the people he loves with his entire heart, painful as that can be. He also wants nothing more than to live with said people, a good, long, full life. To grow with them and create precious memories worth keeping. Obviously… easier said than done in his case, but he tries his best.
-There's a numbness he puts out into the world; he disconnects from his own feelings, because he knows what is inevitable and what is not. While he comes off as welcoming, he’s incredibly closed off from even his closest friends, for everyone's well-being.
-He slips into his impassiveness so easily, refusing himself the ability to have deep friendships. He cannot talk about the horrific things he’s struggling with, because that alone is a risk. What else can he do but close off and pretend?
-That doesn’t mean he doesn’t feel.
-He feels everything like an ache in his bones, and he won’t let anyone see the strong effect it has on him. He’s taught himself to be strong, and habit is not so easily unlearned.
-So, romance? He’d laugh. Not because he’s incapable of it, or because he doesn’t desire a romantic partner, simply because: in what world? The level of emotional intimacy, trust, and dedication would be his undoing. Besides, he wouldn’t be a very good partner, so obsessed with his personal life, not to mention the apprentices, and Olruggio wouldn’t like the change in routine – oh, and the Atelier is so far from any main town, no one would want to–
-We get it, bud.
-Excuses, excuses, excuses. He’s terrible with coming up with bullshit no one cares about. It’s like he misses the whole point of the word ‘compatibility.’
-For Qifrey to fall in love, it takes a lot of dedication and patience. He will deny, deny, deny until he’s backed into a corner. Even then, he might try to pretend he’s unable to see anything at all, but he knows. He’s known the whole time; he just doesn’t know how to handle knowing.
-He’s also not the type to fall in love at first sight, “crush” isn’t in his vocabulary, he’s very all or nothing.
-It’s a budding love, like a blossom growing on the branch of a tree. Small and green at first, enough to notice when you look, but you don’t pay it any mind until the pretty white petals break through and decorate the bark. Then, as soon as you’ve gotten used to it, the leaves grow in, and you understand the flowers were seeking a more permanent growth.
-So, he notices you when you first come around. He thinks you’re interesting, then he thinks you’re enchanting, and finally, he believes that you’ve dug your roots too deep into his life to remove now.
-The thing that gets him most is your persistence in just being there. You always say hello on the rare chance he comes to town, you visit when he allows you, and you create bonds with Olruggio and his apprentices. You sew the seed in his garden long before he notices, and when he does, it’s already too late.
-I doubt that he would ever make a move himself. He entertains some playful back and forth, doesn’t mind physical contact (though it makes him jump), and he won’t say a word when he catches you staring at him… but he won’t make anything happen himself.
-It’s up to you to say anything, and he finds your insistence – even at his passivity – so endearing. You like him so much, huh? Well, he likes you, too.
-He’s taken by you, even if you can’t tell on his face. He was never going to deny you, despite it being a bad idea, despite his inexperience, despite his situation… he’s not so cruel. He just has to be careful, more careful than he is with Olruggio and the girls, because this is a level of trust not even he could handle breaking.
-To his credit, he’s forthcoming about his shortcomings and equally forward about what he’s looking for long term. He wouldn’t call any relationship he has a waste of time, but he doesn’t want either of you to be years down the line and realize your paths don’t align.
-He’s not very experienced in the ways of romance, but he’s really good at it anyway. He’s just naturally accommodating, and he’s very good at drawing clear boundaries with people. It’s kind of effortless for him to be a good partner; his patience (in most areas) is unmatched by anyone else, and it’s nearly doubled with people he cares for. He wouldn’t be able to be a professor if that weren’t the case.
-Maybe he respects them a little too much, though…
-He literally never makes a move unless prompted. Sweet as it is, the guy won’t ever hug or kiss or cuddle unless you initiate. Hell, he only ever says “I love you” after you say it. Makes you feel like he doesn’t really love you.
-Of course, he does; he just fell into the people pleaser trap. He’s even confused when you tell him, why would his respect for you be a bad thing? He takes in the information, but he doesn’t know how to apply it. Genius.
-Thank god for Olruggio.
-Now, Olly isn’t all that educated in romance either, social recluse he can be, but even he gets exhausted watching Qifrey fumble.
-Olly likes you, thinks you’re great for Qifrey, which is why he’s so willing to step in and tell Qifrey he’s gotta stop thinking so damn hard. You are the best thing he’s gonna get (meant positively, he swears), just initiate when you want to, moron.
-Qifrey doesn’t seem to understand that you’re just as capable of saying no as he is, so he needs a good smack upside the head for that big brain of his to start working.
-On the other hand, Olly also tells you to just continue your patience. He’ll get it eventually; he just gets stuck on himself sometimes, and the last thing Qifrey wants is for you to be unhappy or uncomfortable because of him.
-You gotta celebrate the little things with him, 'cause they’re pretty big coming from a guy like Qifrey.
-His fondness for you is probably more obvious than Qifrey’s, which is why he wants this thing to work out for both of you. He has to worry less about his best friend, and he has another adult around whom he likes talking to.
-(And, maybe, there’s a little more than platonic affection for both you and Qifrey there, but that’s for another time).
-Qifrey, of course, takes both your words and Olruggio’s advice to heart. Very carefully, he’ll start initiating affection on his own. Mostly little things, like holding your hand or pressing a kiss to your temple when he thinks you look particularly good.
-His favorite has to be holding you from behind, though. He loves how warm you are when he cradles you to his chest, and how he can rest his face on your head or in the crook of your neck while you continue to work on your own things.
-Same goes for you, as well. Please come up and hug him from behind while he works; he loves it more than you’d be able to tell.
-Ah, and to expand further on Olly, Qifrey is overjoyed that the two of you get along so well. Olly is, inarguably, the most important person in Qifrey’s life; it’s pertinent that you get along. The fact that you do – so effortlessly at that – is a sign to Qifrey that he’s made a good choice.
-The second thing that is a must, which should be obvious, is that you’re able to foster a good relationship with his apprentices.
-Two of the four girls are easy to impress, Richeh can be won over through easy means, and Aggot can even be bought with a good display of respect and magical know-how. However, that’s simply not enough; you must have a good, developed relationship with them. Of course, these things take time, and Qifrey isn’t going to force it, but if none of them can connect with you… That’s a bad sign.
-Lucky you, the girls tend to like the people their master likes easily.
-You become like a third professor (counting Olruggio, of course) to them. They look to you for guidance wherever you’re able to provide it, and they trust you as much as they trust Qifrey.
-If they can, they like to play with your hair (particularly Richeh and Tetia), and like to have “girls nights” (even if you’re not a girl) without the other two adults in the house. It’s like having your own little family trailing around after you; they love you like a parent, it’s quite sweet.
-Since you check both of those boxes, congratulations, you’ve found yourself a place for life.
-Now I must circle back to the start, because it is important to understand that Qifrey will never truly open up about what he is. No matter how much he loves you, no matter how much trust he pours into you, he cannot do it.
-It’s so difficult to understand why he remains closed off on certain things and why he won’t let you in, but he is uncompromising. He can only assure you that it’s not something you should be burdened with, but it still stings.
-He only hopes that you will come to understand someday, and if you don’t, he won’t blame you. How could he? It must hurt you to not know, just as much as it hurts him to keep it. But it’s because you don’t know you can keep up this pretty life together.
-Gods, does he wish he could tell you.
-It’s not done out of malice or hatred or a lack of trust, only because it would bring too much heartache to both of you, and in part because he’s so endlessly selfish he wants to keep things as they are.
-If you can forgive him for all of this, then, even with his own guilt, he knows that he has found someone who truly loves him.
-Now, depressing things aside, shall we talk about his love languages?
-Qifrey has a very intellectual love language. He’s very smart, and he’s very passionate about the things he does. Sharing that passion and intellect with you is important to him. He enjoys sharing his magic with you and learning more about yours with him. Even if your magic is lackluster, he enjoys hearing you talk about it. He’d never make you feel stupid or less than him.
-Outside of magic, he also loves to share the things he does with you. Reading, cooking, teaching, all of it, and more. He insists you share your hobbies with him as well, just as he does with magic.
-Despite his original fumbles, he actually enjoys physical affection initiated by either of you.
-He isn’t often touched by others, except his pupils, so the fact that he feels so comfortable being cuddly with you is a show of how much he trusts you.
-He just melts at your fingertips, helpless to your whims, soaking in all the touch you give him like it might be the last he ever receives.
-Forgive him if it's uncooth, he just can’t help himself.
-He tastes like mint when you kiss him? Not sure why, he just has a very sharp undertone, but it’s pleasant! It’ll fluster him if you comment on it at all, so please have fun with that!
-He’s easy to fluster, actually, all you have to do is gush a little over him, and he gets embarrassed. Not in the over-the-top way, but a subtle little blush and a cough into his hand, because he doesn’t know how to handle this kind of attention.
-It’s the genuineness of your admiration that gets him, leaves him a little stunned, because he can’t imagine someone seeing him so fondly. His students, of course, look up to him because he is a guiding light in the world for them… but he’s not that for you. You just admire him as himself, and it warms his heart more than he expects.
-Speaking of students, Qifrey has a difficult time “turning off” teaching mode. He’s subconsciously herding you, telling you how you should do things, worrying about you getting yourself hurt. He doesn’t mean to be overbearing; it’s just in his nature to worry.
-Along the same lines, he’s very attentive to you. He remembers nearly everything you say, even the smallest, most unimportant details you share absently.
-Memory is important, is his response, so he wants to remember everything he can about you.
-He’s always got what you want when you need it. He knows your favorite foods and can cook them expertly. Massages the tension from your shoulders before it starts bothering you. Redirects you to rest when you’ve been working for too long.
-Qifrey is also very protective of you, which should come as no surprise given everything else we’ve discussed. Not only are you his partner, not only are you important to the people he loves most, but you are also one of the only people who’ve gotten so close as to know him as he is.
-Your happy memories of him are precious, something he holds close to his heart, to lose or taint those would be a sin worse than anything any individual could commit.
-He has built up this happy little world with you in it, and he’d like to keep it happy.
-This leads to him being a bit “out of character” in times that concern your well-being. More quiet, more angry, more narrow-minded, because he cannot rest until he ensures that you are safe and well.
-And when you finally are, he relaxes in your arms, knowing that you are well and safe there.
-In part, this extends to his shows of jealousy.
-They aren’t all that common, not at the Atelier or Kalhn, because Qifrey knows everyone there (for the most part). He feels no need to worry about anyone's behavior; the people you both interact with respect your relationship.
-Besides, you mostly spend time with the girls or with Olruggio. And even if Olruggio was interested, that wouldn’t bother Qifrey all that much; he knows his friend would have a civil conversation with both of you about it.
-The issue appears when you go literally anywhere else, lol.
-See, sweet and soft as Qifrey can be, he’s still a person. People get annoyed, especially when their partner is being chatted up by some random person they’ve never met. Qifrey is not unique in this regard.
-His jealousy is a quiet thing, creeps up behind him before he can shake it off, and then it creeps up behind you like a shadow.
-He won’t explicitly deny you the ability to talk to any one person; he’s not the kind to deny you that freedom, but he’s definitely the type to assert himself.
-Comes up to your side with a passive smile and lets his presence be known. The weight of his hand on your hip is enough to let the other party know just what he is to you.
-It’s such a subtle thing, you won’t even notice that he’s been upset at all. Your only tell is if Olly or one of the more observant girls makes fun of him.
-Even then, he just smiles and dismisses their claims, saying he was only curious and being friendly. Everyone knows he’s lying, but there's nothing more to be said now that it's passed.
-If your new friend is insistent on pestering you, though, he can be a little more heavy-handed in denying them access to you.
-Depending on the situation, he might try to subtly urge you away. Something like “Coco is looking for you,” or “Olruggio is getting antsy to leave.”
-If it’s bad, though, and they are persistent, then he’s not afraid to just say “Mm, no thank you.”
-Of course, this is if you don’t already deal with it yourself, but Qifrey is more than willing to be the sharp sword of your defense if he needs to be.
-So long as the two of you can laugh about it after the fact, he knows he’s done well.
-Going back to his apprentices, as a final note, they love your relationship with their professor. While they already love you, they love to play cupid to put the two of you in various romantic situations.
-One time, they’d decorated the kitchen for an intimate date for the two of you, though ‘intimate’ is debatable. Considering they were watching the two of you around a corner. It’s the thought that counts!
-Or when they set up a scavenger hunt for both of you to go on to encourage you to “build your trust in one another.”
-They always giggle whenever you do anything cute together, and you have to shoo them away when they gawk at you.
-Again, it’s hard not to feel like a family with all of them surrounding you. You have a home at Qifrey’s side, and he has one at yours.
-While he has his issues, at his core, Qifrey wants nothing more than to make his world a place where you can exist at peace. Even if he has to hide some things to make sure that happens.
NSFW (MDNI Beyond this point)
WHAT THE FUCK?
Whenever i think about how gentle Pierrot tries to be with MC despite the fact that hes a monster whos killed several and will kill again,all i can think about is how much the others are probably thinking
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I'm worried the last panel isn't clear enough. That spot is, well… "that"spot👌
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Pierrot doesn't know what personal space is...
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